Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction reverse presents original black backing

reverse presents original black backing cloth

front cover entitled "GASOLINE LICENCE and RATION COUPON BOOK"

8 mm inclusive of its half moon and wreath suspension

small scuff mark on the reverse of the star point at 5 o'clock

British War & Victory (438825 CPL

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction reverse presents original black backing(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. Type I (1864 1995). In silver gilt, a red enamelled Greek Cross, with the obverse center medallion presenting the Coat of Arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre (four alternating castles and castles towers) in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse presents a MM monogram (Merito Militar), surmounted by a royal crown suspension, measures 39. 65mm (w) x 59. 10mm (h inclusive of crown